Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in downtown Arlington Heights, IL announces auditions for specific roles for Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story (Summer 2019), playwright Alan Janes, composer Paul Jury, and featuring music by Buddy Holly, will be directed by executive artistic director, Joseph Keefe; associate director, Robin Hughes; choreographer, Allyssa O'Donnell; and music director, Ken McMullen.
Seeking non-Equity adult actors/singers/musicians/dancers for four ensemble roles and understudy roles. Particularly seeking actors of diversity, who are strongly encouraged to audition. Gender-fluid casting available.
Production Location: Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
111 W. Campbell Street
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Accessible from the Metra UPNW Line; located a few blocks from the Arlington Heights stop.
Audition: By video submission only
Pay: Rehearsals Flat fee
Show(s) Per show pay** Good pay
Material to Prepare: Please prepare 32 bars of a rockabilly, rock n'roll, or country song in the style of the show. You are welcome to choose a Buddy Holly song or a song from the show. Please prepare a monologue in the style of the show 1-2 minutes in length. Musicians may accompany themselves, or a track may be used.
You must audition and submit an updated headshot and resume even if you have been seen at Metropolis for past shows.
Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story
Description:Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story tells the true story of Buddy's meteoric rise to fame, from the moment in 1957 when That'll Be the Day hit the airwaves until his tragic death less than two years later on The Day the Music Died.
Character Descriptions to be cast: Apollo Performer: Female-identified, African-American, dynamic, singer/mover. Capable of owning the stage and the house. This track will also be a radio station DJ and Ensemble.
Murray Deutch: Male-identified, music publisher and executive who was instrumental in the discovery of Buddy and the Crickets. This track will also be a Country Singer soloist, a radio station DJ, and Ensemble.
Understudy for Murray Deutch track: Male-identified (see above); Understudy for Tommy Allsup: late 20s or early 30s. A great session guitarist who immediately gets Buddy's genius and is so glad to be along for the ride as one of the Crickets; and Understudy for Assistant Decca Producer.
Production Dates:Rehearsals Monday, May 20, 2019 - Sunday, July 7, 2019:
Weekly rehearsals include Mondays-Thursdays, 7:00pm-10:00pm; Saturdays, 1:00pm-5:00pm; and Sundays, 6:00pm-10:00pm. Fridays are the designated evening off.
Tech Week Monday, July 8, 2019 - Wednesday, July 17, 2019:
Actors with multiple tech week conflicts will not be under consideration. Schedule is as follows: Monday 7/8-Thursday 7/11, 6:00pm-11:00pm; Sunday 7/14, 12:00pm-11:00pm; Monday 7/15-Wednesday 7/17, 6:00pm-11:00pm. There are no rehearsals on Friday 7/12-Saturday 7/13.
Previews & Performances Thursday, July 18, 2019 - Saturday, August 31, 2019: Standard performance schedule includes Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm; Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00pm. There is no show on Saturday, July 27 and Saturday, August 17 at 3:00pm.
How to submit: Please email your current headshot, resume with phone number, rehearsal conflicts, and video audition with BUDDY AUDITIONS in the header to Metropolis Casting at casting@metropolisarts.com.
Casting questions and requests for coaching can be directed to the same email as well. Casting Authority Robin Hughes, Resident Casting Director, Metropolis Casting.Metropolis PAC contracts prohibit discrimination. Metropolis PAC is committed to diversity and engages in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Metropolis PAC encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers of all abilities, to attend every audition.
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